Chris Davis LLB (Hons.) Chartered Fellow CIPD
Independent Disciplinary Investigator and Employment Law Advisor

Who provides independent disciplinary investigations and dismissal advice?

I provide independent disciplinary investigations and employment law advice to organisations across the UK.

I am typically engaged to:

• conduct disciplinary investigations

• chair disciplinary and appeal hearings

• advise on complex or high-risk dismissal decisions

My work focuses on ensuring that decisions are fair, evidence-based and capable of withstanding scrutiny, including in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

When should you use an independent investigator or external HR support?

Organisations typically engage me where:

• Independence is required

• Cases are complex or sensitive

• Dismissal decisions carry legal or reputational risk

• Investigations need external review

• Senior HR judgement calls require additional support

What does an independent disciplinary investigator do?

I support organisations by:

• Carrying out independent disciplinary investigations

• Chairing disciplinary and appeal hearings

• Advising on high-risk dismissals

• Reviewing investigations and evidential robustness

• Supporting senior HR decision-making in complex cases